A lap of Wakefields new surface.

Philm · #1 (**permalink**) 08-18-2008, 04:47 AM

I had a chance to have a practice at Wakefield today.

We arrived at about 1.00pm and had the Track to ourselves for the afternoon.

Sam, (new track guy) said just go for it, so we did. I hoped in the car with karen and she did the same with me, I will leave the stories for the nationals very funny.

The air temp was 6 degree and it was almost impossible to get the tires to stick.

I was off pace a bit today and most laps are in the 1.12.00 range.

Here is one of the laps.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=HlqPdSegKN0

Click on the View in high quality, the image is much better you can see the gauges.

Phil

Cameron Parsons · #2 (**permalink**) 08-18-2008, 04:55 AM

Looks smooth Phil, and so does the track

, particularly at the last hairpin onto the front straight, the braking zone at that point was a bit lumpy.

Thanks for the preview. I'll be practicing at my desk

Cameron

Chrome · #3 (**permalink**) 08-18-2008, 05:03 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Philm

I had a chance to have a practice at Wakefield today.

We arrived at about 1.00pm and had the Track to ourselves for the afternoon.

Sam, (new track guy) said just go for it, so we did. I hoped in the car with karen and she did the same with me, I will leave the stories for the nationals very funny.

The air temp was 6 degree and it was almost impossible to get the tires to stick.

I was off pace a bit today and most laps are in the 1.12.00 range.

Here is one of the laps.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=HlqPdSegKN0

Click on the View in high quality, the image is much better you can see the gauges.

Phil

Lets just say there was a bit toooooooooooooooo much Ballast on the passanger side of the car when i went around...........

:

Its only a really good spin when you crunch dirt in your mouth and it gets in places you never thought possible!!!

Leeroy · #4 (**permalink**) 08-18-2008, 05:04 AM

Phil

That has me keen as mustard now, I had completely forgotten the circuit layout. Whats a track like with new surface?

Been in the garage since I got home fitting oil accumulator like PhilN's as dont wont any oil problems like last track outing.

Also got myself a nice suede Sparco sport steering wheel, already been making broom broom noises in the garage

Leeroy

ps/ still waiting for more goodies from Texas Speed.

boxhead · #5 (**permalink**) 08-18-2008, 06:18 PM

Thanks for that Phil, Having never driven around the track I will be watching that a few times between now and October

Cameron Parsons · #6 (**permalink**) 08-18-2008, 09:23 PM

Leeroy,

as if you need any more 'go fast bits' -

You guys are really starting to worry me

Cameron

Philm · #7 (**permalink**) 08-19-2008, 05:53 PM

The surface is much better and the braking zones are smoother.

I wouldn't say it is perfect as the drop off to some of the ripple strips are signficant.

Leigh I hope your parts don't arrive

Keen as, will try and get another couple of runs on the track before the nationals.

Having too much fun.

Phil

Gav · #8 (**permalink**) 08-19-2008, 10:58 PM

Cool!
Down to the workshop now..

NASSTY · #9 (**permalink**) 08-20-2008, 03:38 AM

So Philm, what speed did you hit on the main straight?

Cheers

Philm · #10 (**permalink**) 08-20-2008, 03:36 PM

HI Al,
I checked thru the lap timer information and the highest speed on the main straight was 189km/hr.

Phil

Rob. Smith · #11 (**permalink**) 08-29-2008, 05:59 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Philm

I had a chance to have a practice at Wakefield today.

We arrived at about 1.00pm and had the Track to ourselves for the afternoon.

Sam, (new track guy) said just go for it, so we did. I hoped in the car with karen and she did the same with me, I will leave the stories for the nationals very funny.

The air temp was 6 degree and it was almost impossible to get the tires to stick.

I was off pace a bit today and most laps are in the 1.12.00 range.

Here is one of the laps.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=HlqPdSegKN0

Click on the View in high quality, the image is much better you can see the gauges.

Phil

G'Day Phil,
I'm wondering what type of camera you were using ?
I would like to make some in-car shots myself once I've finished building my unit.
Regards, Rob. Smith

Philm · #12 (**permalink**) 08-29-2008, 06:43 AM

HI Rob,
The camera I use was recomended by Pneall, I must say the results are great. The youtube stuff is a much lower resolution, played from the original file on a tv is awsome.

http://www.chasecam.com/packages/Kit-RK1

Phil

Rob. Smith · #13 (**permalink**) 08-30-2008, 06:30 AM

Ouch, A bit pricey but it's something to save for. By the way your track video was inspiring. Not many gear changes. Is this normal or do you have too much horsepower ?
Smithy,

Philm · #14 (**permalink**) 08-30-2008, 03:34 PM

HI Rob,
The gear changes really depend on your car, I think.... or hope.... most drivers would do the same. My drive line is very happy in third, it pulls well from down low and I find it better just to rev out to 7200 then change gear, it feels quicker.

Phil

Rob. Smith · #15 (**permalink**) 08-31-2008, 09:26 AM

G'Day Phil,
WOW 7,200 rpm on a V8 that's impressive. The video sounds like you're not reving too hard but if it's doing that kind of revs it sounds mighty healthy and it doesn't sound stressed at all. Congradulations on a strong sounding engine ( + performance )
How many gears ? I've got 5.